5 Best in 2021

The experience of an image specialist to immortalize your mountain, bikes or submarine adventures

After being dominated for a long time by the American Gopro, the Cams actions sector has now become more competitive with the arrival of references in the production of images such as Panasonic, Kodak or Sony. The latter is also one of the producers who has noticed the most of the last few years, with its catalog that includes some of the best action cameras.

Unlike Xiaomi who resolutely resolves a good quality/price ratio, Sony has made the bet on innovation to increase the quality of the image. With Garmin or Nikon, the Japanese brand is one of the first producers to have integrated stabilization in their cameras.

And on this point, the Actions of Cams Sony are clearly above the lot, with their optical, digital or mixed stabilization. They are highly appreciated for their ability to significantly compensate the device and vibrations of the device, which allows you to focus on the actions.

In addition to providing its cameras with a very effective stabilization technology, Sony is also known to develop excellent quality images sensors, which also provides some competitors such as Xiaomi. As such, its devices exploit its experience on the subject and provide superb recordings and shots.

Unlike most manufacturers who make compatible with their actions with Gopro accessories, Sony has chosen to develop its ecosystem, which limits the possibilities of the fixings. However, it generally includes a waterproof box in almost all its CAMS actions, which allows them to offer a seal of up to 60 m depth. Note that for some models there are adapters that make GoPro accessories setting possible.

The following five Sony cameras are our favorites at the moment

Sony Action Cam action

1. Sony FDR-X3000R

A very complete cam action that films in 4 k and offers unparalleled stabilization

Sensor : CMOS EXMOR R CMOS 1/2.5 «; 8.2 MPX
Objective : Zeiss Tessar; AF / 2.8 Overture
Resolution : up to 4 k 100 mbps xavc-S
Stabilization : digital and optical, up to 4 k
Screen : 2.4 inches; But it does not offer a return of the image
Voltage : up to 60 meters deep with the supplied MPK-Uwh1 box

Multi-in-SUOCERO for professional magazines, the Sony FDR-X3000R is an incredible action of action that allows you to obtain spectacular 4 K videos. Thanks to its 8.2 MP 1/2.5 «Exmor R Cos RMor RMor sensor, but also its objective opening of Zeiss Tessar AF/2.8, you will be able to move on to an unprecedented level of films, for immortal on mountain routes, your citizens of Magnificent, Your magnificent, your magnificent magnificent, your magnificent magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your magnificent, your gods of notes, your magnificent. Magioni on magnificent, your magnificent magicians, your magicians, your magnificent magicians, your magicians, your stands on magnivity and on his Bionz X processor, renowned for his elaboration of highly effective images.

2. Sony FDR-X1000VR

No longer completely new, but it still remains in the race

Sensor : CMOS EXMOR R CMOS 1/2.3 «; 12.8 MPX
Objective : Zeiss Tessar, angle of 170 ° (f/1,71) or 120 ° (f/2,18)
Resolution : up to 4 k 100 mbps xavc-S
Stabilization : digital, up to Full HD
Screen : no screen on the camera, but a 5 -inch on the clock to be driven to buy separately
Voltage : waterproof up to 10 m, thanks to the SPK-X1 box provided for the purchase

Proposed as an option with a piloting clock, which is very useful for use, the Sony FDR-X1000VR follows the path designed by the previous action cams of the brand and is based on a CMOS Exmor R Cos 1/2.3 «Sensor of 12.8 MPX to film in 4 k ultra HD-XAVC S (at 24 or 25 IPS). Sony in Gopro for the Silver. Released the digital stabilization form, while it is based on the good recipes of its other action cameras.

3. Sony DSC-RX0

No stabilization, but an exceptional image quality, worthy of Hollywood production

Sensor : CMOS EXMOR RS 1 »DE 15.3 MPX
Objective : Opening of Zeiss Tessar AF/4.0 and angle of
Resolution : up to 4 k
Stabilization : no stabilization
Screen : 1.5 -inch LCD
Voltage : waterproof up to 10 m, without boxes

Launched on the occasion of the IFA 2017, the Sony DSC-RX0 focuses in its incredibly compact box of advanced imaging technologies, for an image quality without compromise. Equipped with a 24 mm Zeiss lens that will open AF/4, this even smaller camera than Gopro Hero5 Black, its direct competitor, is counting on its 1-type 1-type MPX type 1 «of the latest generation of the latest generation to offer anything that has nothing that has nothing to do with a test camera. Raw or Jpeg. DSC-RX0, with the possibility of driving up to 5 cameras up to 5 cameras through the Sony PlayMemories mobile application.

4. Sony HDR-AS300R

Very close to the Sony FDR-X3000R, but has its merits

Sensor : Cos exmor r de de 8 mpx

Objective : Zeiss Tessar; AF / 2.8 Overture
Resolution : Up to 4 k (there is a version for filming in Full HD)
Stabilization : Optics boss; up to 4 k
Screen : Yes, but it does not offer a return of the image – optional screen watch
Voltage : up to 60 meters deep with the supplied MPK-Uwh1 box

Bluffing boss of optical stabilization that works up to 4 k, possibility of making prawns in HD Full (up to 120 IP) and the ability to film in Xavc-S with a flow rate of 100 Mbps, the Sony HDR-AS300R is undoubtedly one of the current references. With some differences, it is based on the same characteristics as the FDR-X3000R, uses the same imaging technologies, but is provided with a more complete kit, including, among other things, a GoPro adapter, which allows you to use all GoPro accessories. Unlike the FDR-X3000R which offers a double stabilization, the AS300R uses only optical stabilization. However, it stands out for its effectiveness: benefit from perfectly stable videos, whatever the capture conditions. Quality level of the image, we are at a very high level, although here the sensor used is only 8.57 MPX to take an active amount of 8.2 mp.

5. Sony HDR-AS50

A very complete HD CAM action

Sensor : CMOS Exmor R 1/ 2.3 »of 16.08 Mégapixels
Objective : Zeiss Tessar; AF / 1.8 Overture
Resolution : Jusqu’en full hd (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Stabilization : digital, up to Full HD
Screen : 1 -inch LCD, but no image feedback
Voltage : up to 60 meters deep with the supplied MPK-Uwh1 box

We could not complete our selection without including Sony HDR-AS50. In terms of performance/price ratio, this is perhaps the best in terms of capture sports videos in Full HD. If you have a limited budget, fold without hesitation on this excellent Cam action full of functionality. On the electronic side, Sony made satisfactory choices such as CMOS Exmor R 1 / 2.3 »Image sensor of 16.08 MPX. The HDR-AS50 therefore offers different resolutions and can film up to 1,920 x 1.080 px. As a bonus, it optimizes the preparation experience with its constant stabilization that effectively compensates tremors and vibrations when filming on a path. Whatever the conditions for capture, you are therefore sure to immortalize your adventures with beautiful and weakly noisy videos and free the blur effect. There are certainly Full HD actions of cheaper CAMS on the market, but HDR-AS50 offers a complete use experience, with in particular the possibility of personalizing the focal length between 18.4 and 21.8 mm. It is finally well accompanied: rechargeable battery, waterproof box, micro usb cable and fixing ring.